maputo plan of action
The Plan of Action on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (known as the Maputo Plan of Action) is a product of the African Union that was published in 2005. This document addresses the importance of prioritizing the sexual and reproductive health of the people of Africa in order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals of reducing poverty and promoting sustainability.
"African leaders have a civic obligation to respond to the Sexual and Reproductive Health needs and Rights of their people. This Action Plan is a clear demonstration of their commitment to advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa." (Paragraph 29)
"African leaders have a civic obligation to respond to the Sexual and Reproductive Health needs and Rights of their people. This Action Plan is a clear demonstration of their commitment to advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa." (Paragraph 29)
- The long-term goal of the Maputo Plan of Action is to provide universal access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services in Africa by 2015
- The Plan outlines sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in broad terms, including:
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH)
- Safe Motherhood and newborn care
- Abortion Care (includes prevention of abortion, management of the consequences of abortion and safe abortion, where abortion is not against the law)
- Family planning
- Prevention and Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections including HIV/AIDS
- Prevention and Management of Infertility
- Prevention and Management of Cancers of the Reproductive System
- Addressing mid-life concerns of men and women
- Health and Development
- the Reduction of Gender-based Violence
- Interpersonal Communication and Counseling
- Health education